"1.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts New York City, Triggers Explosions in Queens"
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A minor 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Astoria section of Queens, New York City, causing a series of small explosions on Roosevelt Island, with no reported injuries or structural damage. The incident occurred early Tuesday and coincided with a 2.3 magnitude quake in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. There were no power outages, and the events did not affect transit, traffic, or utility services.
Topics:nation##earthquake#environment-and-science#explosions#newyork#rooseveltisland#usgeologicalsurvey
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